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		<title>IRS Seeks Public Comments on Examples of Program-Related Investments</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:49:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On April 19, 2012, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a set of proposed regulations to provide additional guidance regarding program-related investments. <a href="http://changematters.com/1130/irs_pri_examples/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>OMB Seeks Comments on Proposed Reforms for Federal Grants and Cooperative Programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Turner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Feb 28 2012, OMB proposed a number of reform ideas of importance to social enterprises currently receiving federal grants and contracts-- or looking to diversify resources by exploring federal financial assistance options.   <a href="http://changematters.com/1120/omb_grants_coop_reform/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>I Saw The Light?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Turner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Great social enterprise concepts require more than a personal commitment to good causes, passionate belief in one's ability to solve challenging problems, and resources to deliver good works. Great concepts also require clarity, focus, and confidence in their communication among social entrepreneurs, partners, and their audiences.  <a href="http://changematters.com/857/i_saw_the_light/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>How Much Impact Can My Impact Pack?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:39:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Turner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Impact. It&#8217;s great way to describe the damage left behind by an unfortunate and unpleasant meeting of objects, but a lousy way to articulate the value and effectiveness of social ventures in principle or practice. As a social enterprise consultancy, &#8230; <a href="http://changematters.com/1103/how_much_my_impact_packs/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Smarter Than A Stakeholder?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Turner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The quest to deliver hard numbers and data, however, can often create a barrier between good ventures and those who support and rely upon them.  <a href="http://changematters.com/1096/are-you-smarter-than-a-stakeholder/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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